1. If water is a linear molecule, then it would probably be nonpolar
2. If water is a linear molecule, then London dispersion force would not be one of its IMF
3. If water is a linear molecule, then it will probably have higher intermolecular forces
4. If water is a linear molecule, then its boiling point will probably still remain at 100 C
Thanks!
2007-11-11 05:56:32 · 2 answers · asked by chemquestions1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it would be one, however warer is bent and not linear, but thats beside the point. It would be nonpolar because it would be balanced with a hydrogen on either side of the oxygen molecule and nothing on top or bottom.
2007-11-11 06:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In logic, if A is false, any statement of the kind "If A then B" is true. Water is not a linear molecule. Therefore all the statements are true.
This is not what your teacher wants to hear. Pretend that water is linear. Then the dipole moments of each bond would cancel out (so you can answer 1). All molecules show London dispersion forces, so that deals with (2).
I think you will now be able to see the answers to 3 and 4.
2007-11-11 14:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋